Alstom Signs €300M Contract to Modernize Lyon Metro Line D with 26 Automated Trains

Alstom has secured a contract exceeding €300 million with SYTRAL Mobilités to modernize Line D of the Lyon metro, the busiest line in the network. The agreement involves supplying 26 new-generation automatic MPL25 metro trains, valued at €145 million, and upgrading the line's automation and control systems for €158 million using Alstom's Urbalis signalling solution. These two-car trains, designed to carry over 300 passengers, offer enhanced passenger comfort with features like large windows, refrigerated ventilation, LED lighting, and information screens, and are fully interoperable with MPL16 trains on Line B for flexible multi-unit operations. Emphasizing sustainability, the trains are 96% recyclable, feature a 100% electric braking system that recovers energy while reducing particulate emissions, and incorporate advanced cybersecurity protections. The modernization aims to boost transport capacity, energy efficiency, and accessibility, accommodating individuals with reduced mobility through spacious entrances and corridors. Alstom’s approach reflects its commitment to smart, sustainable mobility and supports Lyon’s broader goal of upgrading its public transit infrastructure to meet future urban demands.